[36 Pa.B. 4277]
[Saturday, August 5, 2006]
[Continued from previous Web Page] Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification (Long Term Care Provider Bulletins)
* Influenza in Nursing Homes--LTC PB No. 4 (Revised 10/25/99)
* Physicians Participation in Resident Care Planning--LTC PB No. 12 (Revised 7/1/99)
* MRSA Guidelines--LTC PB No.16 (Updated 7/1/99)
* Resident Assessment State Designated Instrument--LTC PB No. 19 (Effective 1/31/91) (Updated 9/17/97)
* Admission/Treatment of Persons with AIDS or AIDS Related Conditions--LTC PB No. 21 (Revised 7/99)
* Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property by Nurse Aides or Others--LTC PB No. 22 (Revised 2/2/01)
* Securing Copies of Nurse Aide-Enrollment Information--LTC PB No. 24 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Potential Hazards of Restraint Devices-FDA Alert--LTC PB No. 28 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Nurse Aide Registry Update--LTC PB No. 29 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities--LTC PB No. 31 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Adjustment of Licensure Fees--LTC PB No. 34 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Disposition of Patient Medications--LTC PB No. 35 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Advance Directives for Health Care/Durable Power of Attorney/Do Not Resuscitate Orders--LTC PB No. 36 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Exception/Waiver Requests--LTC PB No. 37 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Federal Clarification of RAI Issues-Amended--LTC PB No. 38 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Incident/Accident Reporting Procedures--LTC PB No. 41 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Taping of Exit Conference--LTC PB No. 42 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Precautions for Excessive Temperatures--LTC PB No. 43 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Informal Dispute Resolution--LTC PB No. 44 (Revised 5/30/00)
* Ban on Use of Egg Breaking Centrifuges--LTC PB No. 46 (6/28/96)
* Surety Bond Requirements--Clarification of ''Obligee''--LTC PB No. 48 (6/16/97)
* Department Access to Records at Nursing Homes Pursuant to 35 P. S. § 448.813--LTC PB No. 49 (6/16/97)
* Consumer Hotline--LTC PB No. 50 (3/24/98)
* Ninety-Day Advance Notice Requirement for Changes in Ownership, Structure, or Name--LTC PB No. 51 (7/1/99)
* Federal Requirements Regarding Use of the Comprehensive Resident Assessment--LTC PB No. 52 (6/12/98)
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider--LTC PB No. 53 (1/9/98)
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations--LTC PB No. 54 (11/12/97)
* Nursing Hours--LTC PB No. 55 (6/4/00)
* Metallic Mercury Precautions--LTC PB No. 56 (6/13/00)
* Nurse Aide Registry Information--LTC PB No. 57 (Revised 2/11/03)
* Advance Directives Requirements--LTC PB No. 58 (11/8/01))
* Elopement, Resident Smoking and Water Temperatures--LTC PB No. 59 (1/23/03)
* MPPS Assessment Form--LTC PB No. 60 (9/17/02)
* Single Licensure for Multiple Nursing Care Facilities--Interim Policy (2/01)
Contact: William Bordner (717) 787-8015Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care
* Inpatient Care in Outpatient Settings
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations
* Director of Nursing
* Hospital Bed Count Clarification
* Guidelines to Determine the Issuance of Single or Multiple Hospital Licenses(s)
* Hospital Diversion Policy
* On-Line/WebSite Based Process for Reporting of Statements of Deficiency and Plans of Correction With Public Access
* EMTALA during a bio-terrorism event (CMS)
* Provider Bulletin No. 2001-1 HOSPITAL DIVERSION POLICY
* Division staff changes and Chapter 51 event reporting form
* Patient Safety Plan Guidance
* Recall of smoke/fire damper actuating devices
* CMS-Physician Orders for Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccine
* MedWatch Safety Alert
* Safe Haven Act
* Email to hospital administrators on SARS
* Patient Safety Plan-Psychiatric Hospitals
* Letter on use of non-licensed beds from DSQA
* DAAC Hospital Alert Dialysis Blood Sets
* Enhancements to the Events Reporting System
* Pa. Bulletin Notice-Specified Professional Personnel
* Moratorium on Demonstration Projects (PCI without open heart surgical capacity)
* 4-12 Update ASF EXPEDITED REVIEW REQUESTS [UPDATE]
* PharMEDium Services is recalling all strengths of 50 ml admixtures
* IMPORTANT CMS CLARIFICATION ON ASHE Alert on flammable surgical preps
* Persons presenting as hospital surveyors or inspectors
* Expedited Exceptions Request ASF Medicare Approved Procedures
* Notice to ASFs on exceptions for certain procedures
* Guidance to Hospitals on the use of exempt unit or unlicensed beds 2004-2005
* Med Watch Notice on Ventilator Power cord failure 10 Dec 2004
* Update on Influenza Vaccine for Nursing Care Facilities and Hospitals
* Notice on procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
* Update of the availability of Flu Vaccine for Hospitals November 5, 2004
* FLU SURVEY ALERT
* Med watch altert: Confusion between Amaryl and Reminyl
* Influenza Antiviral Medications
* Revised DOH statement on influenza immunization for facilities
* Health Advisory No. 18--The Elderly Immunization Act--Act 85 of 2004
* Chapter 138 Cardiac Catheterization Services--Clarification
* DAAC Regions
* Deaths/Overdoses of fentanyl in patients using fentanyl patches
* Fire related to disposable electro-Cautery
* FDA recall of Volumetric Infusion Pumps
* DOH Influenza Pandemic Response Information Document
* Taser use in hospitals
* Update Guidant Implantable Defibrilators--FDA
* Caller to ED impersonating physician
* Notice posting of draft facility regulations
* Alert--Drug diversions from PYXIS/Automated dispensing systems
* Senate Bill 69 of 2005 (Act 3)
* FDA MedWatch--Trypan Blue
* Nosocomial Burkholderia Cepacia Pneumonia
* CDC Fact Sheets on Katrina and PA DOH HAN
* Attention all Facility Administrators
* CMS Advisory to providers--Katrina
* Exceptions Process for the Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care
* Reduction or elimination of restraint/seclusion in hospitals
* MedWatch recall of VeriCal Calibrator set
* ENTERYX recall
* Availability of flu vaccine
* Neutrospec(Technatium (99m Tc) fanolesomab)
* MedWatch recal of Vapotherm 2000i and 2000h
* Reporting infrastructure failure for hospitals and ASFs
Contact: Sandra Knoble (717) 783-8980Bureau of Family Health
* Screening Young Child For Lead Poisoning: Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials, Statement by the Centers for Disease Control--11/97 (Federal guidelines adopted by Department)
* Application for Chronic Renal Disease Transportation Services
* Application for Services (Division of Program Support and Coordination-Form #HD1072F)
* Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening
Contact: Carolyn Cass (717) 772-2762
* WIC State Plan of Operations
Contact: Frank Maisano (717) 783-1289
* Traumatic Brain Injury Needs Assessment (2003)
* Traumatic Brain Injury State Action Plan (2003)
Contact: Carolyn Cass (717) 772-2762TB Program
* TB In the Commonwealth, 2004 (annual report)
* TB Control Manual
* TB Outbreak Response Plan
Contact: Steven Seitchik (717) 787-6267STD Program
* STD Outbreak Response Plan
* STD Electronic Resource Guide, 2004 (CD-ROM)
* PA NEDSS STD Program Reference Guide
* PA's Strategic Plan for STD's, 2002-2005
* Program Operation Guidelines for STD Prevention (published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Contact: Steve Kowalewski (717) 787-3981Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record, Form H105.102.
* Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form H105.133
* Death Correction Statement, Form H105.135
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1124F.
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD 1125F.
* Biological Parent Registration Identification Form, Form H105.700.
* Withdrawal of Biological Parent Consent Form, Form H105.702.The following forms are electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords:
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record-Mail Requests, Form HD1105F
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record-FAX Request, Form HD1106F
* Application for Certified Copy of Death Record-Mail Requests, Form HD1107F
* Application for Certified Copy of Death Record-Fax Request, Form HD1108F
* Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form HD1104F
* Death Correction Statement, Form HD1109F
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1131FW
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD1132FW
Contact: Patty Mitcheltree (724) 656-3114Bureau of Laboratories
* Submission of Rabies Specimens
* General Specimen Submission
* Compliance with Shipping of Diagnostic Specimen/Etiologic Agent
* Laboratory Submission Form for Viral Encephalitis/Meningitis
* Sputum Collection for Tuberculosis
* Nasal or Throat Swab Procedure for Virus Isolation
Contact: Stanley Reynolds (610) 280-3464, Ext. 3283
* Postmortem Blood Testing on Motor Vehicle Accident Victims--Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Blood Lead Analysis--Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Environmental Lead Analysis--Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Neonatal Testing for Genetic Disorders--Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Blood Alcohol Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Blood Lead Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Abused Drugs in Blood Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Abused Drugs in Urine Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
Contact: M. Jeffrey Shoemaker, Ph.D. (610) 280-3464
* Clinical Laboratory Application Procedure
* Glucose/Cholesterol Screening Procedure
* Multiphasic Screening Procedure
* Out-of-State Laboratory Licensure/Certification Procedure
* Understanding State Clinical Laboratory Regulation in Pennsylvania
* Nursing Home Laboratory Licensure Procedure
* Proficiency Testing Evaluation Procedure
* Quality Control for Level One Laboratory Tests
* Policy for Granting an Exception in Section 5.22(f)
* List of Approved Proficiency Testing Providers
* Requirements for New Laboratories
* Rapid HIV Guidance Document
* Rapid HIV Regulatory Compliance Document
* Laboratory Personnel Form
Contact: Marianne Porter (610) 280-3464 Ext. 3224Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
* Why We Recommend Community Water Fluoridation
* Policy for Determining Eligibility and Compliance of Service Providers Currently Receiving Funding From a Tobacco Company, a Tobacco Company Subsidiary, or Their Agent (6/04)
Contact: Leslie A. Best (717) 787-6214Many of these documents are also available on the Department of Health's website, www.health.state.pa.us
INSURANCE
I. NOTICES:
Executive Office
Insurance Department Notices
No. Date Published Description 2006-08 07/08/2006 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices 2006-07 06/24/2006 Professional Corporations, Professional Associations and Partnerships 2006-06 06/24/2006 Notice of Agent Education and Training Requirement Changes 2006-05 06/24/2006 Per Diem Charges For Market Conduct Examinations Conducted By The Pennsylvania Insurance Department 2006-04 06/24/2006 Per Diem Charges For Financial Examinations Conducted By The Pennsylvania Insurance Department 2006-03 05/20/2006 Procedures Applicable to Right-To-Know Request 2006-02 05/20/2006 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 2006-01 02/11/2006 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 2005-11 11/19/2005 Financial Statement Filing Requirements for 2006 2005-10 10/29/2005 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2005-09 07/30/2005 Deregulation of Forms 2005-07 07/23/2005 Agreement on Community Health Reinvestment 2005-04 03/26/2005 Viatical Settlement Broker License Testing Requirements for Licensed Life Insurance Producers 2005-02 02/05/2005 Reporting and Disclosure of Criminal Convictions 2005-01 01/22/2005 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,150 2004-11 12/25/2004 Disclosure of Departures from Statutory Accounting Principles 2004-07 08/07/2004 Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application Update 2004-02 04/17/2004 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Calculation of Podiatrist Liability 2004-01 01/17/2004 Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application 2003-11 11/29/2003 Coverage for Chiropractic Care 2003-08 09/27/2003 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 2003-07 09/20/2003 Notice to Companies Writing Private Passenger Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania 2003-06 08/09/2003 Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependency Coverage 2003-01 01/04/2003 Procedures Applicable to Right-to-Know Request 2002-13 11/02/2002 Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2002-10 10/19/2002 Proper Reporting of Uncovered Medical Liabilities and Expenses (Uncovered Claims) 2002-09 09/21/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund's Assessment 2002-08 09/14/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund Administrative Hearings Process 2001-08 09/29/2001 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting 2001-04 04/21/2001 Book Transfers 2000-04 02/26/2000 The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C., Sections 1033 and 1034 2001-07 06/30/2001 Deregulation of Life Insurance Forms 2000-03 02/19/2000 Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting 1997-03 08/09/1997 Mutual to Stock Notices 06/28/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 04/12/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 03/20/1996 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 1995-09 08/23/1995 Deregulation of Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Forms 1995-07 07/19/1995 Modification of Contract for Use When an Annuity Premium Tax is Not Applicable 1994-14 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-13 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-12 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-11 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-09 07/07/1994 Approval and Solicitation of Long Term Care Policies for Continuing Care Retirement Communities Statements of Policy
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, Sections 67.41--67.45 and Appendix A, Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Subchapter D. Adopted 05/19/1989.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, Sections 89.451--89.474, Approval of Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Subchapter H. Statements of Policy. Adopted 02/05/1982.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90c, Sections 90c.1--90c.25, Individual Applications. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90d, Sections 90d.1--90d.9, Individual Accidental Death Benefits; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90e, Sections 90e.1--90e.13, Individual IRA Endorsements for Life Insurance and Annuities. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90f, Sections 90f.1--90f.16, Individual Imminent Death/Lifetime Health Care Facility Confinement Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlements of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90g, Sections 90g.1--90g.16, Individual Health Care Facility Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlement of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90h, Sections 90h.1--90h.11, Individual Waiver of Surrender Charges for Life and Annuity Contracts Resulting From Health Care Facility Usage; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90i, Sections 90i.1--90i.3, Certificates of Assumption. Adopted 03/05/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 119, Sections 119.1--119.26, Anti--Fraud. Adopted 08/27/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 120, Sections 120.1--120.5, Loss Cost Adjustment Filing. Adopted 08/27/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 150, Sections 150.1--150.5, Uniform Health Insurance Claim Form. Adopted 07/02/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 152, Sections 152.101--152.105, Preferred Provider Organizations, Primary Care Gatekeeper PPO Products. Adopted 09/27/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.2, Permission to file accident and health, life and annuity insert pages. Adopted 10/19/1990.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.3, Simplified review of company merger, assumption or name change form and rate filing. Adopted 06/28/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.201--301.204, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter H. Point-of-Service Products Group Specific Community Rating. Adopted 09/27/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.301--301.321, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter I. Contractual Arrangements Between HMOs and IDSs. Adopted 04/05/1996.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 303, Section 303.1, Out-of-State Health Maintenance Organization Investments. Adopted 03/25/1988.
Contact: Peter J. Salvatore, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-705-3873II. OTHER:
Administrative Hearings Office
Digest of Automobile Policy Terminations (Act 68 and 78)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insurance Administrative HearingsDigest of CAT Fund Adjudications
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile CAT Fund Administrative HearingsDigest of Homeowners Policy Terminations (Act 205)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insurance Administrative HearingsDigest of Agency Terminations (Act 143)
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative HearingsPractice and Procedure Digest
Describes the Administrative Hearing Process
Contact: J. Fralick, Asst. Hearings Administrator, Administrative Hearings Office, 7l7-783-2126; fax 7l7-787-8781Office of Policy, Planning and Administration
Public Documents Room Procedures
Procedures to review public documents at the Insurance DepartmentRegulatory Procedures Manual
Internal procedures regarding drafting of regulations
Contact: Peter Salvatore, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-705-3873
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Secretary Stephen M. Schmerin
* Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
* Labor and Industry Contract Compliance Policy Statement
* Weapons Policy Statement
* Disability--Related Employment Policy Statement
* Commonwealth's Policy of Sexual Harassment and Procedures for Distribution
* Health Policy Statement
* Security Policy Statement
* Free Posters Announcement
* Workplace Violence StatementOffice of Equal Opportunity
* Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Contact: Autro Heath (717-787-1767)Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
* Universal Accessibility Interpretation
1) November 8, 1999
2) March 15, 2002
Contact: Jerry Seville (717-787-3329)Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* Guidelines for Employment Screening Programs under Act 115 of 2001
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky, Director, BWC (717-783-5421)
* Health Care under the Workers' Compensation Act/Medical Fee Updates
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Effect of Act 53 Regarding Qualifications of Vocational Experts
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky (717-783-5421)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
* OVR Counselor Policy Manual
Contact: Roger Barton (717-772-3511)Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation guidelines for employers.)
Contact: Employer Information Services (717-772-3702)
* Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for injured workers.)
Contact: Employer Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
* Section 305 Prosecutions
Contact: John Strawser (717-787-3567)
* BWC Forms Tip Sheets
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
* Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
* Application and Summary of Requirements for Self Insurance
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
* Instructions Accompanying Application to have a Letter of Credit or Surety Bond Executed
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
* Guidelines for Individual Self-Insurance Actuarial Evaluations
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
* Guidelines for Group Self-Insurance Actuarial Evaluations
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
* Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Loss Portfolio Transfer Guidelines
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
* Application for Certification of Workplace Safety Committee Completion Guide
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
* Certification Renewal Affidavit of Workplace Safety Committee Form Completion Guide
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
* Workplace Safety Committee Certification Renewal Affidavit Overview
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
* Certified Employer Network Overview
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
* Accident and Illness Prevention Service Provider Qualifications Guide
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
* Insurer, Individual Self-Insured Employer and Group Self-Insurance Fund Accident and Illness Prevention Service/Program Audit Overviews
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)OTHER:
Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
* New Hire Program booklet guidelines and form for businesses to use to report new hires--found at www.panewhires.com.Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 12-03 dated June 22, 2004 regarding Rapid Response/ Trade Adjustment (TA) Program Policy--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-03 dated July 7, 2004 regarding Trade Act and NAFTA-TAA job search--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-03 dated December 12, 2003 regarding Trade Act and TAA Reform Act waiver policy and procedure--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-03 dated December 12, 2003 to furnish local staff with State's Trade Act certification and petition processes found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-03 dated July 29, 2004 regarding Trade Act reemployment benefit-found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-03 dated September 12, 2003 regarding Distance learning under TAA--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 14-02 dated June 10, 2003 regarding Seamless integration and coordination of services under Trade Act programs with Workforce Investment Act--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-01 dated December 11, 2001 regarding Reasonable Cost of Training and Transportation Payments for the TAA/NAFTA-TAA programs--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-99 Change 1 dated August 6, 2002 regarding WIA Dislocated Worker Rapid Response Additional Assistance and Critical Job Training Grant Questions and Answers--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-05 dated September 27, 2005 regarding Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs)--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 12-02 dated April 10, 2003 regarding Workforce Investment Act certification of training and course/programs and developing ITA policies and procedures--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-99 Change 4 dated June 4, 2004 regarding ongoing information and guidance regarding program/provider eligibility, school licensing requirements and appeal procedures--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-00 Change 3 dated March 17, 2003 regarding information to Local Workforce Investment Board, training providers and other Team Pennsylvania CareerLink partners--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding Guidelines to moving Pa CareerLink and Partners--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding Guidelines to moving Pa CareerLink and Partners--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 10-01 dated July 17, 2002 regarding Career Resource Area Technology Policy--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-05 dated June 20, 2006 regarding Competitive procurement of Youth Services for LWIA Program Operators, LWIBS and their Local Youth Councils--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-04 dated April 27, 2005 regarding policies and procedures for grants awarded to Local Workforce Investment Areas, non-profit organizations, private-for-profit businesses and Local Education Agencies--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 8-02 Change 1 dated December 12, 2003 regarding development and operation of Project Gate--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 8-02 Change 2 dated June 7, 2004 regarding development and operation of Self-Assistance Program and Project Gate--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-99 Change 1 dated November 4, 2002 regarding core intensive training, optional and youth services by program charts--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-99 Change 2 dated November 4, 2002 regarding guidance information on Title I WIA eligibility criteria for registration and WIA acceptable eligibility verification.--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-98 Change 2 dated January 30, 2004 regarding WIA participant questions and answers.--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 9-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding WIA performance measures found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 11-02 dated January 22, 2003 regarding Labor Exchange and Veterans Employment Training Service Performance Measures--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-01, Change 2 dated May 23, 2003 regarding Revised Team Pa CareerLink Employment Services Policies and Procedures.--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-01 dated August 9, 2001 regarding definitions of levels of Pa CareerLink registration Services Policies and Procedures.--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-01 Change 1 dated July 21 2003 regarding revisions of WIIN 2-01 for Staff-Assisted Registration for Employment Services--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-01 dated May 15, 2002 regarding combined business plan/agreement process--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01 Change 1 dated May 7, 2002 regarding government agreement revisions and cost allocation and resource agreement changes--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-00 Change 1 dated November 2, 2004 regarding guidance to local Workforce Investment Boards and their Youth Councils on the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Federal regulations and state policies found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-00 Change 2 dated March 2, 2004 regarding--Financial Management Technical Assistance Guide--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-03 dated July 13, 2004 regarding guidance to Local Workforce investment Boards on membership, certification and compliance with the Workforce Investment Act and state policies--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-03 Change 1 dated October 8, 2003 regarding Commonwealth's revised Local Workforce investment Board staffing policy found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-00 dated July 27, 2001 regarding LWIA designations in prescribed formats--found on the PA workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.usOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation
* OVERVIEW--The OVR Online Newsletter--Ed Butler (717-772-1660).
* The OVR Annual Report--Ed Butler (717-772-1660).
* OVR Combined Agency State Plan Update--William Zappini (717-787-3662)
* OVR Program Brochure Carl Marshall--Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
* Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities--David Baum (717-787-5518) or Stephanie Parker (717-787-5123)
* The OVR Rehabilitation Services Handbook--Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
* OVR Transition Pamphlet--Joan Kester
* Disability Management (OVR Ability Management) Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
* OVR--Transition From Substance Abuse to Recovery and Work (A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation) Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
* Getting Your Business Ready for ADA--ADA Questions--Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
* ICAN Program Guidelines--Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)
* ICAN Application--Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)
* ICAN Application Checklist Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)State Workers' Insurance Fund
* Injury Hotline Reporting Sticker
* Employee Information for reporting of Work Related Injuries
* Workers' Compensation Employee Notice
* SWIF District Office Map and Directory
* Notice of Employer W/C coverage with SWIF (English & Spanish)
* SWIF Information Pamphlet
* ''You as a Witness'' in a Workers' Comp. Proceeding
* Benefits of Early Reporting of Injuries
* State Workers' Insurance Fund ''Checklist''
* SWIF's Early Return to Work Program
* Telephonic Reporting Questionnaire
* ''21 day rule'' Reporting guideline letter
* SWIF Safety Policy and Program Outline
* Certified Safety Committee Addendum
* Governor's Initiative on Workplace Safety, Pennsafe
* Drug Free Pennsylvania Packet
* Claimant Authorization for Direct Deposit of SWIF Benefits Notice of subrogation lien against a third-party recovery under Section 319 of the Workers' Compensation ActBureau of Workers' Compensation
* Maximum Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Payable
Contact: Thomas Dinsmore, Chief, Claims Management Division, BWC (717-772-0621)
* Range of Fees Charged by Utilization Review Organizations and Peer Review Organizations for Services Performed under the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund pursuant to section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228)
* News & Notes (A Bureau of Workers' Compensation Public Newsletter)
Contact: Kathleen Dupin, Information Services Section (717-783-5421)
* Employer's Guide to Workers' Compensation Insurance in Pennsylvania (A folder which includes: An Employer's Overview, A Guide to Loss Cost Multipliers, A Guide to Classification Codes and other workers' compensation information of interest to employers.)
Contact: Employer Information Services (717-772-3702)
* Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety Annual Report
Contact: Kathleen Dupin, Information Services Section (717-783-5421)
* Report of Insurer/Self-Insured Employer Compliance--website at www.dli.state.pa.us link workers' comp and Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* Workplace Injuries & Illnesses Report (Annual Statistical Publication)
Contact: Terry Titus (717-787-3361)
* Medical Cost Containment Regulations Reference (Mailed on request.)
Contact: Eileen Wunsch (717-787-3486)
* Frequently Asked Questions (Bureau of Workers' Compensation Web guideline at www.dli.state.pa.us)
Contact: Kathleen Dupin (717-783-5421)
* Frequently Asked Questions (Workers' Compensation Office of Adjudication Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
* Number of Petition Assignments Per County (Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
* Instructions on Ordering Hearing Transcripts (Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
* Medicare Information (Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
* Directions for Making Accommodation Requests (Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
* Lawyer Referral Service Information (Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
* Appeal Forms and Their Instructions (Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
* Compromise & Release Form (Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
* Mediation Procedures (Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances
* UCP-7 The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''NonLocalized'' Employment
* UCP-25 Employee Unemployment Compensation Witholdings
* UCP-33 UC Services, Unemployment Compensation Service Centers
* UCP-36 Employers' Reference Guide to Unemployment Compensation
* UCP-37 A Guide For Setting Up a Claim By Telephone or Internet
* Form UCP-1 (SC), Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
* ''UC Issues Update'' quarterly newsletter
* UCP-1 PA UC Handbook
* UCP-1 (ESP) PA UC Handbook (Spanish)
* UCP-11 Assistance for Workers under Trade Act of 1974.
* UCP-11 (ESP) Assistance for Workers under Trade Act of 1974
* UCP-11A Trade Act of 2004
* UCP-11A (ESP) Trade Act of 2004 (Spanish)
* UCP-16 UC for Reimbursable Employers
* UCP-18 UC Appeals Information
* UCP-18 (ESP)-UC Appeals Information (Spanish)
* UCP-22 RFC for Contributory Employers
* UCP-24 Support Witholding from UCBureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances--Discontinued Non-Regulatory Documents
* UCP-28 Services Provided by Pennsylvania TeleclaimsBureau of Employer Tax Operations
* UCP-29 Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (UC) Tax Appeals
* UCP-32 Employee or Independent Contractor?
* PA- 100 Pennsylvania Enterprise Registration Form and Instructions
* UCP-1: Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
* UCP-1 (ESP): Manual De Compensacion por Desempleo de Pennsylvania
* UCP-7: The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''Nonlocalized'' Employment
* UCP-16: UC for Reimbursable Employers
* UCP-18: UC Appeals Information
* UCP-18 (ESP): Compensaciaon por Desempleo
* UCP-22: Relief From Charges for Contributory Employers Questions and Answers
* UCP-25: PA Employee UC Witholdings
* UCP-30: PA UC--Preparing for your UC Audit
* UCP-32: Employee or Independent Contractor?
* UCP-34: PA UC Tax Clearance Program
* UCP-36: Employer's Reference Guide to UC
* UCP-36 (Insert): PA UC Solvency Tax Information
* UCP-38: Internet Filing of Quarterly Returns for UC (Forms UC-2/2A) & Electronic Payment of Contributions via Electronic Funds Transfer
* UCP-39: Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Services for Employers
* UCP-40: Controlling UC Costs for Contributory Employers
* UCP-41: Unemployment Compensation Eligibility Issues
* UCP-41 (ESP): Compensacion de Desempleo Puntos de Derecho (REV 3-06)Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
* UC-53 Notice of Hearing
* UC-53BR Notice of Board Hearing
* UC-53C Notice of Continuance of Hearing
* UC-59 Referee's Decision/Order
* UC-59RFC Referee's Decision/Order--Relief from Charges
* UC-46 Petition for Appeal
* UC-46A Petition for Appeal
* UC-46B Petition for Appeal
* BD-58 Board Decision/Order
* BD-242 Board Order
* BD-242A Board Order
* BD-251 Board OrderBureau of Labor Law Compliance
Contact: A. Robert Risaliti, Director (717-787-3681)
* Updated procedures for workers' protests of prevailing wage settlements.
* Apprenticeship and Training Act
* Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview
* Child Labor Law
o Child Labor Complaint Form
o Application for Permit for Employment of a Minor in Theatrical and Other Performances
o Newspaper Carriers
* Equal Pay Law
* Industrial Homework Law
* Medical Fee Act
* Minimum Wage Act
o Food Service Employee Incentive Program
o Overtime Rules in Pennsylvania
* Wage Payment and Collection Law
* Personnel File Inspection Act
* Prevailing Wage Act
o Wage Rate Submittal Form
* Seasonal Farm Labor Act
* Underground Utility Line Protection Act
* Prevailing Wage Statistics and Collections
* Labor Standards Statistics and Collections
* Prevailing Wage Rate Determination Search
* Prevailing Wage Determination Request
* Prevailing Wage Act
* Prevailing Wage Regulations
* Debarments
* Certified Payroll Certificate
* Apprenticeship and Training Act
* Apprenticeship and Training Regulations
* Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview
* Wage Rate Submittal Form
* Prevailing Wage Complaint Form
o Electronic Online Version
o Printer Friendly (PDF Download)
o Spanish Version (PDF Download)
* Definitions for 29 County Building Construction Laborers
* Definitions for 29 County Heavy, Highway Construction Laborers
* Definitions for 7 County Building Construction Operators
* Definitions for 22 County Building Construction Operators
* Definitions for 29 County Heavy Equipment Operators
* Definitions for 29 County Highway Construction Operators
* Definitions for 33 County Building Laborers
* Definitions for 33 County Heavy & Highway Laborers
* Definitions for 33 County Building Operators
* Definitions for 33 County Heavy & Highway Operators
* Updated minimum wage notification.
* Definitions for 5 County Building Laborers
* Definitions for 5 County Heavy & Highway Laborers
* Definitions for 5 County Building, Heavy, Highway Operators
* Asbestos Removal--Asbestos Worker/Laborer
* Truck Driver (Building, Heavy, Highway)
* Painters (Building, Heavy, Highway)
Mandatory Workplace PostingsBureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
Technical International Building Code Advisories
Contact Edward Leister, Director, Buildings Division (717-787-3323).
* Advisory on Sections 302.1.1 and 302.1.1--Incidental use areas and accessory use areas. Issued March 3, 2005
* Advisory on Sections 310.1 and 310.2--Residential care facilities with 6--16 occupants. Issued April 1, 2005
* Advisory on Sections 311.1 and 312.1--Storage group S and utility and miscellaneous group U. Issued June 30, 2005
* Advisory on Section 404.8--Travel distance. Issued October 29, 2004.
* Advisory on Section 707.2--Shaft enclosure required (Exception 7). Issued October 29, 2004
* Advisory on Section 1016.5--Corridor continuity. Issued October 29, 2004
* Advisory on Section 1019.1--Enclosures required, and exceptions 8 and 9. Issued March 3, 2005
* Advisory on Section Sections 3409.3 and 3409.6--Change of occupancy and alterations affecting an area containing a primary function. Issued March 3, 2005Uniform Construction Code Advisories
Contact Jon Balson, UCC Administrator (717-787-9099)
* Building Code Official (BCO) Certification
* Health Care Facilities Act
* Manufactured Housing
* Residential Care Facilities
* Temporary Structures
* Utility Service Connections
* Ground Snow Loads
* Recreational Cabin Exclusion
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